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St. Norbert Weather in December

St. Norbert in December

The short of it: St. Norbert in December averages a high of -8 °C (17 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -8° · low -17° · rain 25 mm · daylight 8 h 8 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give St. Norbert an average December high of -8°, a low of -17° and some 25 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 8 min in mid-December, 50 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, St. Norbert runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Parc La Salle, 1 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in St. Norbert, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 8 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Parc La SalleManitoba1 km W-8°-17°25 mm
Richmond LakesManitoba2 km WNW-8°-17°25 mm
Richmond WestManitoba2 km NW-8°-17°25 mm
South PointeManitoba3 km WNW-8°-17°24 mm
Fort RichmondManitoba3 km N-8°-17°24 mm
Fort Garry SouthManitoba3 km NNW-8°-17°24 mm
Prairie PointeManitoba4 km WNW-8°-17°24 mm
Fairfield ParkManitoba4 km NNW-8°-17°24 mm

The Almanac · St. Norbert Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of St. Norbert by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-21°18 mm14 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-8°-19°13 mm14 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March-1°-12°24 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-2°29 mm15 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May18°4°82 mm16 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
June23°11°109 mm13 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July26°14°95 mm12 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August26°13°80 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September20°8°63 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October11°0°44 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-8°29 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-17°25 mm15 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about St. Norbert in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in St. Norbert in December?

Days average -8 °C (17 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -8°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit St. Norbert?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in St. Norbert in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 8 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 18 min.

Does it snow in St. Norbert in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for St. Norbert in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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